India, June 10 -- A total of 72 platoons of police force will be deployed in and around the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri to maintain law and order during the upcoming Devasnana Purnima festival on June 29.

The decision was taken during a high-level review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania.

The deployment will include six SPs/Commandants, 17 Additional SPs, 42 DSPs, and 94 Inspectors. In addition, 352 Sub-Inspectors/Assistant Sub-Inspectors, 53 Havildars, and 428 constables will be stationed at key locations.

The meeting also discussed the installation of advanced CCTV surveillance systems inside the temple premises, surrounding areas, and across barricades to strengthen security.

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